The Plant industry has endured some difficult times over recent years, particularly in the oil and gas markets. Although slowly recovering, many industry professionals believe that investing in the digital revolution will support the future of the industry and its success.

Sales leaders and single contributors are vitally important in this process. Not only do they provide the Plant market with software, but the evolving nature of sales positions means sales individuals also provide education, training, implementation and support with adopting new technology.

Surveying sales and talent leaders who operate on behalf of Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Oil & Gas, Power and Utilities technology and software providers, we’ve successfully uncovered the average basic salaries for single contributors and sales leaders in Europe and the US.

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Single contributors’ – basic sales salaries

I appreciate the technicality of single contributors. Solutions are advanced and expectations to sell are high. Thankfully, you’re among the best paid sales professionals in the industry!

Located in the US? You can expect basic salaries ranging up to $185,000 with an average of $120,041. These figures reflect some of the highest salaries within many technology sectors, including the Smart Industry.

Europe is also a hotspot for Digital Plant single contributors, where basic salaries range up to £112,000 with an average of £71,194. Thanks to the digital revolution, the demand for various technology and software solutions has spiked over the past 5 years.

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Sales leaders – basic sales salaries

Sales leaders are a huge driving force behind making digital transformation a reality. Whilst job specifications are continuously expanding, sales leaders are fundamentally required to deliver on revenue targets, coaching, leadership and strategy.

It’s unsurprising to see basic salaries ranging up to $250,000 with an average of $171,729. Whilst global vendors typically offer higher salaries, start-ups are increasingly becoming an attractive financial proposition for leading talent within the industry.

You can read Oliver Grant’s latest blog on how start-ups are outperforming established vendors by clicking here.

Sales leaders in Europe can expect basic salaries ranging up to £150,000 with an average of £80,500. Lower than US salaries, this may reflect market size, price of solutions, demand and various economic factors.

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Bonus schemes

Emerging technology demands a greater amount of new business hunters who possess a consultative sales approach. Even with large existing accounts, there are multiple opportunities to source new business.

Our findings represent a 50/50 split majority in both Europe and the US. This reinforces the journey that plant organisations are currently undergoing to increase digitalisation and achieve operational excellence on a global scale.

FMC Digital Plant

Surveying leading technology and software providers globally, we’ve successfully produced a fascinating report outlining salary, bonus and employee motivations for Digital Plant employees. Our report is completely free and is being used by many of the leading sales talent and hiring managers across the industry to frame recruitment in 2019.

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